Cicindela hirticollis is a species of tiger beetle that is commonly found in sand bars and sandy beaches of North America.[1] It is medium-sized, is about 2–14 mm (0.08–0.55 in) long, and is active in the summer. The dorsal surfaces of the head, prothorax, and elytra are dark brown. The elytral markings are very light-colored cream or white.[2] The species' common names are hairy-necked tiger beetle and moustached tiger beetle.[3] Its population is in decline.[4][5][6]
Subspecies
These 11 subspecies belong to the species Cicindela hirticollis:
^Knisley, C. Barry; Fenster, Michael S. (2005). "Apparent Extinction of the Tiger Beetle, Cicindela hirticollis abrupta (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae)". The Coleopterists Bulletin. 59 (4): 451–458. doi:10.1649/799.1. ISSN0010-065X.